PROVIDER FOCUS | ARISE Afternoon Child Respite Service ARISE Child and Family Services is a LIFEPlan provider agency in Central New York that has recently launched a Syracuse based inclusive after school program for any school aged child. The after…
Continue ReadingABLE Accounts Support Planning for Financial Needs Many people with a disability work hard to make sure they do not go over the $2,000 SSI limit for fear of losing or getting a reduction in benefits such as SNAP. As…
Continue ReadingCarol is a LIFEPlan member from Binghamton whose dad passed away when she was 4 years old. Among her fondest memories are those of her father behind the lens of his camera. He was an avid photographer and Carol loved…
Continue ReadingTom (not his real name) is a 56-year-old LIFEPlan member who lives on his own, enjoying life and community with a great deal of freedom. Recently, Tom became ill and was admitted to the hospital where he was diagnosed…
Continue ReadingFor a long time, Kirk and his father lived together and supported each other. In fact, Kirk was his dad’s primary caregiver, ensuring all his needs were met. When his father passed away Kirk desperately wanted to stay in the…
Continue ReadingKnowing you have a safe and warm place to lay our head at night gives people a great sense of security. Imagine unexpectedly finding yourself without that security. Troy Brown, Mohawk Valley LIFEPlan member, did not have to imagine how…
Continue ReadingA Place Where You Don’t Have to Say “I’m Sorry.” Luis Abramson is always on the lookout for new support opportunities for his son Matthew, who is on the Autism spectrum. Finding an accepting and inviting place to play is…
Continue ReadingShanell is a LIFEPlan member who lived with her mother, who was her caregiver. Not long ago both were hospitalized and had to stay for several months. When they were discharged, Shanell’s mother was not able to care for her,…
Continue ReadingBy Abigail Remington, LIFEPlan parent and LIFEPlan North Country Care Manager As a parent, I always want the best and to make sure that every opportunity available is in place for my twin children, Andrew and Alexandra Gang. In a world…
Continue ReadingLIFEPlan member Pamela Tiffany experienced change in a big way when her husband left her after 9 years of marriage. She not only lost her companion, she found herself without any means of transportation. For Pam, this impacted her ability…
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